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  • Diwali and Annakut Celebrated at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs across North America

    Diwali and Annakut Celebrated at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs across North America

    DALLAS, TX(TIP): A  glittering  array of  twinkles  filled the  night  as  traditional candles  were  lit  by  devotees. The  ancient tradition of lighting candles, or divos, during Diwali symbolizes the transition from darkness to light. While the divos lit on Diwali erase physical darkness, the festival’s rich traditions and rituals go deeper –inviting individuals  to make  efforts  in removing  darkness  in the  forms  of anger, envy,  greed,  arrogance, and resentment.  Diwali presents a time to reflect and introspect. The five  days  of Diwali  (including  the Hindu New  Year)  are rich  in  cultural traditions  and  rituals that symbolize  new  beginnings and  a  renewed commitment  to  family. The  bright  colors of Rangoli(intricate designs made  of  colored powder),  the  lighting of divos,  and  the  elaborate  variety of  vegetarian  foods offered to  God  (in a  display  called an Annakut),  all  mark a  renewal  of the  good  within and  the  goodwill towards everything around us. Diwali presents Hindus with an opportunity to connect with and celebrate the traditions of their roots with great fanfare.

    Offering  his  prayers to  Bhagwan  Swaminarayan, His  Holiness Mahant  Swami  Maharaj, guru  and current spiritual  leader of BAPS, prayed  for  devotees around  the  world for continued personal, and professional growth  in  this new  year.  Mahant Swami  Maharaj  took the  occasion  of Diwali  to  remind individuals  and families about the importance of leading spiritually-centric lives, grounded in strong values and increased attachment to God. This year, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandirs across North America marked the auspicious festival of Diwali and its associated five days of celebrations with an elaborate Annakut, lighted divos, fireworks, and even a special children’s Diwali celebration. For many visitors, the most popular attraction and a highlight of the festivities is the Annakut festival on the  fifth  day.  As  practiced by  BAPS  Swaminarayan Mandirs,  the  Annakut is  a  unique and  awe-inspiring sight of devotion where hundreds of different traditional Indian foods and even some fusions with western cuisine are prepared by devotees in the community and arranged in front of the Mandir’s sacred images.

    In the evening, the offered dishes are served at dinner to everyone.  Vandan Shah said, “Diwali is all about good food, family gatherings, crackers, and I love it because of the excitement that fills the air when the festival nears. After coming to the Diwali Celebrations at BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Robbinsville, I felt like I was in India. I experienced Indian culture while getting a taste of fine Indian cuisine. I truly felt at home. ”Being away from India, I brought my children to the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Edison, NJ  so they can learn about Diwali and our rich tradition”, said, Dinesh Prajapati. In addition to the Annakut, the BAPS’ Diwali celebrations featured spiritual and cultural themed events, which  engaged both  children  and adults,  in  order to  bring  positive energy  into  the New  Year.

    Furthermore, visitors  and  members learned  about  scriptural events  related  to Diwali and  observed traditions such as rangolis  and other traditional forms of decorations. Finally,  all children  were invited to participate in a children’s fair and Kids Diwali Celebration which included food, games and fun activities.  Attractions included a fireworks display. The celebrations were open to all. Visitors participated in celebration activities, offered prayers for new beginnings and had the opportunity to taste in the delicious offerings of the Annakut.

    About BAPS

    The  BAPS  Swaminarayan Sanstha  (BAPS)  is a  worldwide  spiritual and  humanitarian  organization that  is dedicated to community service, peace, and harmony. Motivated by Hindu principles, BAPS strive to care for the  world  by caring  for  societies, families,  and  individuals. Through  various  spiritual and  humanitarian activities, BAPS endeavors to develop better citizens of tomorrow with high esteem for their roots and culture. Its  3,300  international centers  support  these character-building activities.  Under  the guidance  and  leadership of His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, BAPS aspires to build a community that is free of addictions as well as morally, ethically and spiritually pure. For more details, please visitwww.baps.org.

    About Mahant Swami Maharaj

     His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj is the sixth and current spiritual successor of Bhagwan Swaminarayan. He was  ordained a swami  by  Yogiji Maharaj  in  1961 and named  Sadhu Keshavjivandas. As  he was  appointed  the head (Mahant)  of  the Mandir  in  Mumbai, he  became  known as  Mahant  Swami. His  devout,  humble and service-focused  life  earned him  the  innermost blessings  of  Yogiji  Maharaj and  Pramukh  Swami Maharaj. Mahant   Swami   Maharaj travels   throughout  the   world   inspiring  people   through   his  insightful   spiritual discourses  and  disciplined conduct.  His  virtuous lifestyle  and  profound devotion  to  Bhagwan Swaminarayan and gurus are ideals toward which devotees strive. Mahant Swami Maharaj became the guru and President of BAPS upon Pramukh Swami Maharaj’s passing in 2016.About Pramukh Swami Maharaj Pramukh  Swami Maharaj  was  the fifth  spiritual  successor of  Bhagwan  Swaminarayan. Under  his  leadership, BAPS  grew into  an  international spiritual  and  humanitarian organization  with  over 3,300  centers  worldwide. He dedicated  his  life to  the  well-being of  others,  traveling  throughout the  world  to foster  love,  peace, harmony, righteousness, faith in God, and service to humanity. With genuine care and compassion, he reached out  to all  members  of society  irrespective  of class,  color,  or age.  Recognized  and  respected  as one  of  India’s greatest spiritual teachers, he lived by and promoted the principle: “In the joy of others, lies our own.”

    CONTACT:BAPS North American Headquarters  Phone: 732-777-1414Email: media@na.baps.org

    (SOURCE: BAPS)

  • November 16 New York & Dallas Print Editions

    November 16 New York & Dallas Print Editions

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  • Immigrant deportation filings hit record high in 2018, new report shows

    Immigrant deportation filings hit record high in 2018, new report shows

    WASHINGTON(TIP): A record high number of immigrants were ordered to be removed from the U.S. in 2018, a rise that many immigration advocates call the culmination of nearly two years of anti-immigration measures from the Trump administration. The president made immigration a central focus of the midterm election campaign.

    Immigration officials ordered 287,741 new deportations in the fiscal year ending September 30, 2018, according to the report from Syracuse University’s Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC). TRAC obtained the data from the Department of Homeland Security through Freedom of Information Act requests.

    It’s the highest number of new removal filings since the group began tracking deportation orders in 1992.

    According to TRAC’s data, the most common reason for new deportations was “entry without inspection,” accounting for 42.5 percent of new deportees. This group includes any undocumented individual living in the U.S. who hasn’t declared themselves to immigration officials, Mackler said.

    Just over 5 percent of new removal filings were based on aggravated felony charges, and 1.3 percent were on the basis of possible terrorist ties, according to data compiled by TRAC.

    Immigrants from Mexico were the most frequently expelled nationality, accounting for just over 26 percent, or 73,339, new removal filings.

    Migrants from three Central American nations — including Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras — together accounted for nearly half of all new deportation filings, or 130,667 cases, according to TRAC’s report. Those countries, wracked by violence and economic hardship, are the source of the migrant caravan currently making its way north through Mexico to the U.S. border.

    Courts in Texas ordered more new deportations than any other state, ordering 60,431 new removals in the year ending September 30. Texas courts have led the number of new deportations since 2008, according to TRAC.

  • November 9 New York & Dallas Print Editions

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  • Asia Society Texas Center Honors Marie and Vijay Goradia with 2018 Huffington Award

    Asia Society Texas Center Honors Marie and Vijay Goradia with 2018 Huffington Award

    Institution’s Highest Honor Awarded to Couple for Contributions to Global Literacy

    HOUSTON(TIP): Asia Society Texas Center presented its annual Roy M. Huffington Award to Dr. Marie and Mr. Vijay Goradia at The Houstonian on October 23. Drs. Chinhui Juhn and Edward R. Allen, Dr. Anne Chao and Mr. Albert Chao, and Mrs. Andrea White and Mr. Bill White (former Mayor of Houston), served as honorary co-chairs for the event.

    After dinner, KTRK Channel 13 anchor Melanie Lawson moderated a discussion with the Goradias about their life stories and their dedication to advancing educational and healthcare issues around the world. Both were raised in humble circumstances in India and came to the U.S. in the 1970s. Soon after emigrating, Vijay founded Vinmar International, a global petrochemical trading and marketing company which recently tallied over $4 billion in annual revenue. While back in India on a business trip in 1999, he was inspired by the educational interventions he saw being implemented by a charity called Pratham (meaning “first” in Hindi), and he founded Pratham USA, which supports the work being done in India for underprivileged children. Additionally, Vijay has been involved with similar U.S. initiatives, such as the American India Foundation. When asked about his philanthropic inspiration, he responded, “My parents taught me empathy and sympathy, thus giving back to the society we adopted was a natural thing to do… it is fulfilling to give back to those less fortunate.”

    Marie, who earned advanced degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology from Bombay University, journeyed to the U.S. to do scientific research. Her current portfolio is wide-ranging, including becoming a distinguished toastmaster, ballroom dancer, and an active community volunteer. In addition to Asia Society, Marie has been deeply engaged with the MD Anderson Cancer Center, among other organizations. Like her husband, she shared her reasons for giving back to the community, saying, “[Philanthropy] is important because you never have the opportunity to thank everyone who helped you in the past, but we can pay it forward and help provide a better life for those who have less.”

    This was the first Huffington Award to be presented in a dinner format since Asia Society opened its new Museum District headquarters in 2012. In recent years, the program has been a luncheon with a predominantly business-centric focus, whereas the dinner setting heightened the event’s gravitas and ambiance. The 400 guests enjoyed musical accompaniment during dinner by Divisi Strings, floral arrangements by Lanson B. Jones & Co., and an elegant dinner including arugula salad with dried cherries and crumbled feta, BBQ-glazed wild salmon, and delectable chocolate desserts.

    In addition to the honorary co-chairs, luminaries who attended to add their support to the Goradias’ award included Nancy Allen, Y. Ping Sun, Monjula and Ravi Chidambaram, Sylvia and Gordon Quan, Shaista and Shahzad Bashir, Lynn Wyatt, Sushila and Durga Agrawal, Muffet Blake and Bob Murray, Lily and Charles Foster, Dr. Ellen Gritz and Mickey Rosenau, Nancy Pollok Guinee, Akeni Saitoh, Nathalie and Charles Roff, John Cogan, Paul Murphy, Shazma and Arshad Matin.

    The Huffington Award recognizes leaders who have been a major force on the international stage. Named for the Houston oilman and former ambassador who played a leading role in creating Asia Society Texas Center, the Roy M. Huffington Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Texas Center. Prominent former recipients include President George H.W. Bush; former Prime Minister of Australia, the Honorable Kevin Rudd; former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and U.S. Secretary of State James A. Baker III; former Governor of Utah and U.S. Ambassador to the People’s Republic of China Jon Huntsman Jr.; former ExxonMobil CEO and U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson; and President of Rice University David Leebron.

    With 13 locations throughout the world, Asia Society is the leading educational organization promoting mutual understanding and strengthening partnerships among the peoples, leaders, and institutions of Asia and the rest of the world. Asia Society Texas Center executes the global mission with a local focus, enriching and engaging the vast diversity of Houston through innovative, relevant programs in arts and culture, business and policy, education, and community outreach.

    (Source: Houston Asia Society)

  • November 2 New York & Dallas Print Editions

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  • Richardson Residents ‘Astonished’ after Campaign Signs in Yard Burned

    Richardson Residents ‘Astonished’ after Campaign Signs in Yard Burned

    RICHARDSON, TEXAS(TIP): Some Richardson residents say they are astonished after someone burned two political campaign signs in their front yard after 11:00 p.m. Monday, October 22.

    In all, the Richardson Fire Department says five different signs were torched in the Heights neighborhood, which is west of Central Expressway and south of Arapaho.

    One of the homeowners whose signs were burned is Chris Terry who said she and her wife Michael Graffeo were surprised when a man rang their door bell Monday night to alert them.

    Terry says she remembers thinking, “Steal the sign, but don’t light it on fire when there’s a possibility that other things could catch on fire. But you know, I think it’s a reflection that we’re so polarized.”

    Fire Chief Curtis Poovey said no one was hurt.

    The signs that were lit on fire were for Beto O’Rourke, the Democrat running for U.S. Senate and Colin Allred, the Democrat running for the 32nd Congressional District.

    Poovey said investigators don’t have a suspect or suspects in mind.

    Graffeo, says, “I think it’s indicative of where we are, but it seems to be taking it a step further.”

    They placed new signs in the yard Wednesday afternoon, not waiting for the rain to stop.

    Dallas County Community College adjunct professor Janet Johnson is writing a book about social media and rhetoric in politics.

    “People need to realize that there are consequences wherever we burn signs, that it’s not ok. We need to start having conversations.”

    She says those conversations should not include any yelling, but rather, be cordial.

    (Source: CBSDFW.COM)

  • October 26 New York & Dallas Print Editions

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  • October 19 New York & Dallas Print Editions

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  • Mahatma Gandhi Memorial of North Texas celebrates Gandhi’s 149th birthday

    Mahatma Gandhi Memorial of North Texas celebrates Gandhi’s 149th birthday

    IRVING, TX(TIP): On October 1, the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial of North Texas (MGMNT) celebrated Gandhi’s 149th birthday at the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial Plaza in Irving, Texas, during which many participated in the “Gandhi Peace Walk,” wearing white t-shirts and caps.

    According to a press release, Wipro CEO Abidali Neemuchwala along with his wife Hassena, were the Guests of Honor at the celebration while Irving City Council Member Allen Meagher and Texas State Representative Matt Rinaldi were Special Guests.

    While MGMNT Secretary Rao Kalvala welcomed the gathering, MGMNT Treasurer B.N introduced all of the board members of IANT, IAFC, MGMNT and the guests.

    MGMNT Co-Chair Kamal Kaushal said that Gandhi’s deeds will last for generations to come as he sacrificed his life for a valuable cause, which is why we are still celebrating him today.

    MGMNT Board of Director Kuntesh Chokshi thanked the community and Irving City for their support and introduced Representative Matt Rinaldi, who told the audience that it was heartening to see Indian Americans come thousands of miles away from their homeland and still celebrate events like these, also appreciating the contributions of Indian Americans toward the development of Texas.

    Irving City Councilmember Meagher said that he was delighted to attend this event for the second time in a row and was pleased to see more and more Indian Americans contributing to the economic development of the city.

    In his remarks, Neemuchwala congratulated MGMNT Chairman Dr. Prasad Thotakura and his team for visualizing and executing in building the largest Gandhi Memorial in North America, adding how it was an honor for him to stand in the shadow of Gandhi as he was a peace icon and an inspiration to many world leaders.

    “If everyone can adopt at least 10 percent of Gandhi’s principles, the world will definitely be a better place to live in. We all need to remember his famous quotation ‘be the change you wish to see in the world,’” he said, according to a press release.

    “We are all proud to celebrate the 149th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi this year and are extremely excited to celebrate the 150th, next year with big fanfare. Though Gandhi spent most of his life in the Indian freedom struggle, his message and philosophy made him a citizen of the world. As Indian Americans, our responsibility is doubled now. We all need to rededicate ourselves for the better society in India and a stronger community in the U.S. Thus, it is our civic responsibility to go out and vote for our voice to be heard,” Thotakura added, encouraging the community to register to vote by October 9.

    In addition to the “Gandhi Peace Walk” and speeches, a yoga session was conducted while 10 white doves were released into the open air as a symbol of spreading peace across the world.

    Tributes were paid to Gandhi by offering flowers and breakfast was served to all of the attendees.

     

  • One dead, two arrested after shooting behind Fort Worth shopping center

    One dead, two arrested after shooting behind Fort Worth shopping center

    FORTWORTH, TX(TIP): Fort Worth police arrested two shooting suspects after they ran and attempted to hide inside Hulen Mall.

    The shooting happened behind a shopping center at Hulen Street and South Drive, but the two were captured inside of the mall midday Thursday, October 4, after witnesses saw them and called police.

    The two men were found in the bathroom of a clothing store near the food court and were trying to disguise themselves by changing clothes, police said. The men didn’t resist and were arrested. One of them had a handgun.

    Police say the person the suspects shot at died at the hospital. Witnesses saw him stumble and collapse near the intersection of Hulen and South.

    People who tried to help him at the scene saw at least one gunshot wound on his neck.

    “He had been shot in the neck and bleeding from his neck so bad it covered his whole abdomen,” said witness Chris Lawson. “Plain white t-shirt covered in blood, everybody ran over to help him.”

    Police are investigating witness reports that the victim may have been shot twice.

    Crime scene investigators could be seen Thursday afternoon looking over a car not far from where the victim was found. Detectives are examining how the car is connected to the shooting.

    The names of the two people arrested have not been released.

    (Source: FOX 4)

     

  • October 5 New York & Dallas Print Editions

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  • September 28 New York & Dallas Print Editions

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  • Texas Gov. Greg Abbott heads for India, hoping to woo investment and jobs

    Texas Gov. Greg Abbott heads for India, hoping to woo investment and jobs

    AUSTIN, TX(TIP): There is a rising demographic force in North Texas — Indians, as in people from South Asia’s largest country.

    It soon will be the earth’s most populous nation, home to one of about every six people.

    In Dallas-Fort Worth as well as in the rest of Texas, political bloodhound Greg Abbott has the scent.

    The Republican governor senses something big is happening and admits his nine-day jaunt to India that began Thursday is about far more than commerce.

    The mostly well-educated, affluent Indians who have flocked in big numbers to upscale and in some cases downright ritzy suburbs of Dallas are breaking barriers, running for office and embracing assimilation into their adopted country.

    Their participation in Texas communities is building a potential bloc of votes and political contributions that Abbott hopes to someday harvest.

    “The Indian community in Texas is more Republican than the Republican Party in Texas,” Abbott said as he flew into Mumbai on a nine-day trade mission Friday.

    “They are genuine economic conservatives. They strongly believe in the free enterprise system and a governmental structure that supports that. And they are very strongly pro-family and pro-military. They’re just very patriotic.”

    Southern Methodist University political scientist Cal Jillson said Abbott is eager to broaden his base of support.

    “Most Texans, including Gov. Abbott, know and follow the injunction to ‘hunt where the ducks are,’ ” he said. “More and more of these ducks are South Asian, with professional educations and incomes, able to make political contributions and increasingly willing to step out as voters and candidates.”

  • September 21 New York & Dallas Print Editions

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  • 11th Bhavanjali Mahotsav – A Grand Celebration in Dallas, TX

    11th Bhavanjali Mahotsav – A Grand Celebration in Dallas, TX

    Grand celebration by Saints and devotees; Blessings to all the devotees by the saints

    Noteworthy seva by women devotees; Devotees around the globe rejoiced

    DALLAS, TX(TIP): Around the time when India became an independent nation, Shastriji Maharaj Shri Dharmajivandasji Swami laid the foundation for propagating true wisdom to help build the best character in students through an education that was both academic as well as spiritual. He started this effort by initiating the very first Gurukul of Swaminarayan Sampraday. Today more than 150 Gurukul centers exists across the Swaminarayan Sampraday where more than 100,000 students are enrolled in Gurukuls around the globe.

    Shastri Shri Dharmajivandasji Swami renounced his home in 1917 when he was merely 14 years old.  To commemorate the centennial anniversary of the event, a grand Bhavanjali Mahotsav was celebrated across several branches of Rajkot Gurukul including Rajkot, Junagadh, Taravda, Una, Sarangpur, Morbi, Ahmedabad, Surat, Mumbai, Hyderabad and also Dallas, TX.

    Shri Dhirubhai Babaria and Shri Manubhai Patolia of USA, who have dedicated themselves to the noble vision of Shastriji Maharaj, performed the very first poojan of Guruvarya Shri Devkrushnadasji Swami. 35 saints were present for the celebration including Shri Devprasaddasji Swami, Shri Laxminarayandasji Swami, Shri Narayanprasaddasji Swami and others. Devotees from Canada, Latin America, India, Dubai, Africa, UK, Australia as well as different parts of USA including New Jersey, Chicago, Washington, California, Boston, Atlanta, Phoenix, Pennsylvania, Huston, etc. were present to witness the grand celebration. Devotees including Shri Chaturbhai Vaghasia, Shri Gordhanbhai Paghdal, Shri Dhiubhai Kotadia, Shri Rakeshbhai Dudhat (Africa), Shri Jasmatbhai Sutaria, Shri Ashwinbhai Babaria were also present for the auspicious occasion.

    Under the guidance of Shri Vishwaswaroopdasji Swami, several kids (born and raised in the US) took part in traditional Indian folk dances as a tribute to the grand celebration. The kids performed with great flare and poise which reflected their wholehearted dedication. Guruvarya Shri Devkrushnadasji Swami gave his blessings to Shri Vishwaswaroopdasji Swami for his tireless efforts.

    There were more than 150 devotees who had dedicated their time to the temple for the past 50 days. Their efforts were blessed by Guruvarya Shri Devkrushnadasji Swami by presenting them all with a personalized momento. Women devotees also had a huge contribution to the celebration with their tremendous help by providing fresh chapatis, theplas and puris for lunch & dinner for roughly 2500 people each day.

    Guruvarya Shri Devkrushnadasji Swami, in his blessings to all the devotees said, “Just like how a broom cleans the dust and other garbage, performing seva cleanses a human soul from bad vices.” He also added that, “Lord Swaminarayan always accepts selfless acts of seva. Shastriji Maharaj used to perform selfless seva like fetching water from the well for elderly saints to bathe, make chapatis from 30 kgs of flour every day to feed the saints as well as devotees. And in his free time, he focused on learning. He learned the 18 Adhyays of Geetaji in 18 days. He had memorized more than 800 kirtans and more than 700 slokas. Seeing the selfless efforts of each and every devotee here in Dallas makes me very happy. I pray for all your wellbeing.”

    Shri Dharmavallabhdasji Swami had sent a kanthi (made of tulsi) of Nilkanth Varnindra Bhagwan which was graciously accepted by Shri Devkrushnadasji Swami.

    More than 150 volunteers worked day and night, taking off from their office work, for last 50 days. Santo blessed these volunteers with memento. Also, women volunteers of Bhakti Mahila Mandal prepared rotli and thepla for more than 10000 visitors during this celebration.

  • September 07 New York & Dallas Print Editions

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  • Anupam Kher Enlivens Janmashtami Celebrations in Houston

    Anupam Kher Enlivens Janmashtami Celebrations in Houston

    Manu Shah

    HOUSTON(TIP): Bollywood actor Anupam Kher treated Houstonians to the entire array of his onscreen avatars – serious, comic, patriotic, profound, candid, strong  and yet vulnerable in his address at the  28thJanmashtami celebrations held at George Brown Convention Center on 25 April  Considered one of the finest actors in Bollywood with a soon-to-be-seen debut in Hollywood, the actor who was the Chief Guest of the evening, lived up to every bit of his reputation and spoke for a full hour only broken by applause and appreciative laughter.

    The well attended event which brings all the communities of Houston under one roof to celebrate Lord Krishna’s birth, honors outstanding achievements by members of the community and has a lively session of dandiya to round up the evening is organized by the Hindus of Greater Houston.

    Kher, who arrived on the dot, took seconds to connect with the gathering. With self- deprecating humor, he explained why he came to the event in a formal suit and tie. The kurta he had ordered was three sizes too big! After taking off his jacket and tie and looking visibly more comfortable, he launched into a one hour “conversation” with the gathering using his brilliant storytelling skills, snippets of poetry, anecdotes and rich wit to deliver his serious message – that “failure is an event, not a person.”

    This invaluable lesson was driven home when his parents and grandfather celebrated his academic failures instead of putting him down. Raised in a family that was poor in monetary terms but rich in affection and encouragement, he stated that life’s experiences are the best teachers and his many “encounters with failure” took away the fear of failure.

    He advised the parents in the gathering to teach their children to be strong, to have the “hunger” to succeed, and challenge them without overprotecting them from the realities of life. He added that India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi has the same “hunger” to take the country forward which is why he has always espoused the Prime Minister’s cause.

    Participants in costume competition

    While dispensing some inspirational advice for the youth he said “Mera gyan meri zindagi keanubhavo se juda hai.(My wisdom comes from life’s experiences). Judging from the audience’s reaction to his speech, the message of learning from our failures and “living life” clearly touched a chord.

    When the applause died down, prominent industrialist Jugal Malani draped a shawl around Anupam Kher while Sushma Pallod tied a rakhi to him to mark Raksha Bandhan. In a gesture that was touching, Anupam Kher reciprocated by giving her the traditional offering of money a brother gives his sister.

    Sanjay Jajoo served as a lively Emcee while HGH President Partha Krishnaswamy appealed for funds for Kerala flood relief. Sewa International has collected $250,000 from generous Houstonians for relief work.

    Two Houstonians were recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award – CEO of Star Pipes Ramesh Bhutada and Beth Kulkarni.  Well-known philanthropist, Ramesh Bhutada who has served the community unstintingly with his time, effort and resources stated that he was humbled to receive the award and reiterated Anupam Kher’s words on encouraging and “recognizing our children for trying.” In her acceptance speech, Beth, who has served many area organizations in leadership and advisory roles, hoped that the award would inspire other Hindus to serve the community in any way they can. The Akhil Chopra Unsung Heroes Award was presented to Richa Dixit, Manish Khatri and Nisha Bhatia.

    Other highlights of the celebrations included the children’s costume contest where little children dressed as little Krishnas and Radhas, a cultural dance segment, food, apparel and organization booths. A 25 feet in diameter vibrant Rangoli by Sangita Bhutada with the theme of “makhan chor” welcomed visitors to the center.

    First time attendee and IMAGH Secretary Saeed Pathan said that the Janmashtami celebrations and the atmosphere brought back wonderful childhood memories of the festival in India.

    Members of the Young Hindus of Greater Houston (YHGH) also contributed substantially to the smooth execution of the event. YHGH President Raj Salhotra stated “The 2018 Janmashtami celebration showcased Houston’s wonderful tradition of diversity. It was wonderful to witness the outpouring of support from Houston’s youth. We are excited to work with youth from across the city to build an organization that represents Hindus from all backgrounds.”

     

     

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  • University of Texas Dallas Indian American Lecturer Amandeep Sra Earns ‘National Award for Excellence in Undergrad Teaching’

    University of Texas Dallas Indian American Lecturer Amandeep Sra Earns ‘National Award for Excellence in Undergrad Teaching’

    DALLAS (TIP): Dr. Amandeep Sra is the recipient of the 2018 Centennial Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching from Iota Sigma Pi, the national honor society for women in chemistry. Founded in 1902, Iota Sigma Pi serves to promote the advancement of women in chemistry by granting recognition to women who have demonstrated superior scholastic achievement and high professionalism.

    The organization presents several awards to professionals in the field of chemistry and scholarships to graduate, undergraduate and high school students. The Centennial Award is given each year to a female educator for excellence in teaching chemistry.

    Sra teaches freshman- and sophomore-level chemistry and is the general chemistry lab coordinator in the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics. These classes enroll about 250 students per lecture section, and each semester serve about 1,200 students in the lab.

    Such large classes include a large number of nontraditional students, many of whom said in nomination letters for the award that Sra finds ways to reach everyone and will go above and beyond with workshops, study sessions and mentoring to help students understand the material.

    “Having one-on-one interaction with students is very important. As I get to know them, I feel I can better help them in the areas they need most.”

    Before she began teaching part time in 2011 and full time in 2012, Sra conducted research in materials science and engineering and electrical engineering at UT Dallas and did biomedical research at the Harold C. Simmons Comprehensive Cancer Center at UT Southwestern Medical Center. Such diverse research experiences have made her a better teacher, she said.

    “My basic training is as a chemist,” said Sra, who earned her PhD in chemistry at the Bhabha Atomic Research Center in India. “Multidisciplinary research experiences have helped me a lot because freshmen who take my classes have different majors.

    “My knowledge from working in a biology-oriented field, as well as in materials science and electrical engineering, has helped me integrate these topics into teaching chemistry. I think this has been really helpful for the students because now they see that chemistry is not just an isolated subject but is the basic foundation of many sciences.”

    Sra was nominated for the national award by Dr. Julia Chan, professor of chemistry and biochemistry at UT Dallas, who won the 2008 Agnes Fay Morgan Research Award from Iota Sigma Pi. That award recognizes the achievements of scientists under the age of 40.

    “Dr. Sra is creative and able to inspire students because of her ability to integrate current research trends, and this effort is not trivial,” Chan said. “She is also a mentor to veterans and nontraditional students in her classes, and she takes an active role in ensuring students’ success.”

    Sra also received UT Dallas’ 2018 President’s Teaching Excellence Award in Undergraduate Instruction for a non-tenure-track faculty member and a 2017 Outstanding Teaching Award from the School of Natural Sciences and Mathematics.

    “When I first started teaching, it was part-time. But once I realized how much I enjoyed it and enjoyed interacting with students, I decided it was a good career move to switch to full-time teaching,” Sra said.

    (Press Release)

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